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Post by sword65 on Feb 3, 2019 19:34:55 GMT
A not so random thought has just crossed my mind which I felt a desire to share, and that is: Why don't the owners and club management publically say more often how much they appreciate the free advice they get from this Forum? Not only can they tap in to an almost unlimited well of expert knowledge on players to sign or let go, whether they should be contracted or on loan, team selection, tactics but also how to invest mythical money, how to manage cash flow, marketing, communication and generally run a small to medium enterprise. We're all allowed to have and express our own opinions and that one might be mine. You forgot pensions. 😁
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Post by jdl on Feb 3, 2019 19:36:51 GMT
What's the typical admission price in that league? £15 would put us at the top end of pricing. I wouldn't mind if it meant better players, but some might be put off. Nifty editing with the litmus typo! Isn't it what we used to charge? If so, what's the fuss? I'll be doing my usual thing of paying for a ST, knowing I'll miss at least half a dozen home games, so it doesn't really bother me. But, hopefully, we'll enjoy ourselves a lot better for whatever it costs. I haven't checked/can't be arsed to check (delete as honesty dictates), but I don't recall NS gates being that much below NL ones. And it's highly likely that playing good football, winning games and being in the championship/play-off race, will attract more part-timers than the glory hunters we'll lose.
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Post by Raymondo316 on Feb 3, 2019 19:42:15 GMT
What's the typical admission price in that league? £15 would put us at the top end of pricing. I wouldn't mind if it meant better players, but some might be put off. Nifty editing with the litmus typo! Isn't it what we used to charge? If so, what's the fuss? I'll be doing my usual thing of paying for a ST, knowing I'll miss at least half a dozen home games, so it doesn't really bother me. But, hopefully, we'll enjoy ourselves a lot better for whatever it costs. I haven't checked/can't be arsed to check (delete as honesty dictates), but I don't recall NS gates being that much below NL ones. And it's highly likely that playing good football, winning games and being in the championship/play-off race, will attract more part-timers than the glory hunters we'll lose. We charged £12 when we were in the National South.
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Post by Bernie on Feb 3, 2019 19:43:41 GMT
The average attendance in the NLS is around 800, as opposed to 2000 in the NL and 1200 in NLN.
I would guess most prices rise about £1 every year or so.
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Post by pedant on Feb 3, 2019 19:53:50 GMT
A not so random thought has just crossed my mind which I felt a desire to share, and that is: Why don't the owners and club management publically say more often how much they appreciate the free advice they get from this Forum? Not only can they tap in to an almost unlimited well of expert knowledge on players to sign or let go, whether they should be contracted or on loan, team selection, tactics but also how to invest mythical money, how to manage cash flow, marketing, communication and generally run a small to medium enterprise. We're all allowed to have and express our own opinions and that one might be mine. You forgot pensions. 😁 No I didn't. I'm reminded at the end of each month
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Post by jdl on Feb 3, 2019 20:14:00 GMT
The average attendance in the NLS is around 800, as opposed to 2000 in the NL and 1200 in NLN. I would guess most prices rise about £1 every year or so. Our average was way above that.
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Post by stonesforlife on Feb 3, 2019 21:34:08 GMT
Would not put me off, if we want to be successful, what's £1 more than other teams, doesn't exactly buy much these days
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 22:28:32 GMT
Would not put me off, if we want to be successful, what's £1 more than other teams, doesn't exactly buy much these days I agree with this at the end of the day we want to be at the top end budget wise. Let's not forget also that the club could have put prices up this season in The National and didn't. £13.00 3 full seasons ago would be probably £14-£15 now anyway.
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Post by 1018 on Feb 4, 2019 9:19:12 GMT
I don't think that £15 will deter many. I'll still purchase my Season Ticket.
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Post by sword65 on Feb 4, 2019 9:27:27 GMT
I don't think that £15 will deter many. I'll still purchase my Season Ticket. I am in dire financial trouble but I am past caring to be honest I will happily pay £15 to get in next season if we go down though might struggle should they put it up if we escape relegation. It would be a lot easier for me though if they could set up a direct debit to pay monthly for a season ticket.
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Post by Bernie on Feb 4, 2019 10:44:12 GMT
I've always thought clubs should do that. Set them up well ahead of the season so payments are ahead of tickets used. Would give clubs a regular monthly income instead of large amounts then nothing.
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Post by daveu on Feb 4, 2019 10:53:09 GMT
I've always thought clubs should do that. Set them up well ahead of the season so payments are ahead of tickets used. Would give clubs a regular monthly income instead of large amounts then nothing. I think one of the reasons they do it the this way is to get the big financial boost up front to help with budgeting during the summer when there is no match day income. However I don't see any reason why they couldn't set up monthly direct debits as well for those who need it, while I suspect the majority would still be happy to pay up front.
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Post by hammerstone on Feb 4, 2019 11:26:47 GMT
I think the club should also look at doing offers at key times of the season, such as the first 5 home games for £60, so essentially if it’s £15 you get one free. Little incentives to make people come go a long way in attracting new fans
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Post by Bernie on Feb 4, 2019 11:35:49 GMT
I've always thought clubs should do that. Set them up well ahead of the season so payments are ahead of tickets used. Would give clubs a regular monthly income instead of large amounts then nothing. I think one of the reasons they do it the this way is to get the big financial boost up front to help with budgeting during the summer when there is no match day income. However I don't see any reason why they couldn't set up monthly direct debits as well for those who need it, while I suspect the majority would still be happy to pay up front. Think about your bank statement. We buy anything from gas and electricity to contact lenses by monthly direct debits. It helps loyalty and avoids losing business due to customer apathy. I had a season ticket for a while, but gave it up during a lean year when family came before money upfront for football. Get someone on a £20 direct debit and you will have them for years. No doubt there is a good reason clubs don't do it.
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Post by jakeyboi on Feb 4, 2019 12:15:47 GMT
Would not put me off, if we want to be successful, what's £1 more than other teams, doesn't exactly buy much these days I agree with this at the end of the day we want to be at the top end budget wise. Let's not forget also that the club could have put prices up this season in The National and didn't. £13.00 3 full seasons ago would be probably £14-£15 now anyway. I might be wrong but I,m sure the club capped this seasons prices because of the poor performances the season before so as a goodwill gesture an to stop people leaving they kept prices the same albeit still quite high for a ST. Personally I think they will have to strongly consider having to drop the prices a tad next season if we are relegated.
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